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Shux started his production career working with London rappers, including Sway. He became Lily Allen's musical director, and while on a world tour with her, befriended Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco. Shux went on to co-write and produce the track, Hi-Definition (feat Snoop Dogg), which would be featured on Lupe's hit album, The Cool.[1]

Shux’s producing and co-writing on Empire State of Mind earned him a 2011 Grammy in the Best Rap Song Award category.[3][4][5] The track was sent to Jay-Z by his friend and head of publishing at EMI, Big Jon (Platt), who first heard the track at a barbecue.[6]

Following his success with the song, created through collaboration over email,[7] Shux now splits his time between London and Los Angeles.